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Monday, June 29, 2009

Bitty Busy Book Update!

Hoo-ray!!! The Bitty Busy Book kept Drake Happy for an HOUR of church! He cried again when I had to take it away! I wanted to show some pictures of Drake playing with his favorite pages at home. I've been saving for church only but he got it out of the diaper bag and I didn't have the heart to say no:) The magnet maze is a big hit. He mostly likes to feel the pull of the magnet and likes to try it out on other things (that's why I put it next to the lock and key page), however this Sunday he dragged the ball bearing to the red dot and then looked up at me with a proud smile:)

He has only gotten the key in the whole so far but he sure loves to try it over and over!

Last is his absolute favorite page! The Buckles! I probably unsnapped them a million times just so he could snap them back! If I wasn't paying attention he would say "elp mama" (Help:)

If anyone is thinking of making their own busy book, I have some ideas for older kids too! I'm in the process of designing the "Baby Busy Book" Jack is going to be needing one soon:) If anyone wants Ideas or help just leave a comment and I'll email you back:)

I have an idea. Post instructions on your blog. It looks like there is enough interest.I have a 3 year old and a 22 month old who NEEDS something like this for church.I can sew in a straight line but need some basic direction as to how to not make it look too 'homemade.'

I love your books and your ideas!

Does it take a while to do? Can you at least list the materials needed?

WOW! I subscribe to your blog and I really really enjoy your work. Thank you for sharing your life, ideas and experiences with us. My son is a very busy 2 year old and I'm expecing a girl in early August. Your ideas for busy books are terrific. I would love to hear your suggestions for older children susanseiler @ gmail dot com

I would love to get more info on how to make a busy book. I don't see an email contact on your blog - so I am hoping you get this message this way. I am serious. Another Sunday has gone by and I NEED a busy book!sharonsaad at gmail dot com

Hi, I just found your blog recently, and I am in awe of your creativity and your awesome ideas in teaching and entertaining children! I wish I had half the ideas you have. My son just LOVES, LOVES, LOVES the starfall.com website you had mentioned. I'd love to get some ideas on how to make a busy book for him. He's 3-1/2, and I am trying to modify some of your ideas for him. Thank you for your blog! I love reading all of it! ~ingrid (sdsb24@lyckebo.com)

Hi, I have a 20 month old who LOVES buckles. We are going to be taking an international trip in the Fall and I really wanted to get a book like the one you made. I would love to either buy one from you or get some instructions on how you made yours. Please contact me when you have time! Thanks so much for sharing your great idea!

This is such a good idea. I have two little ones at home. A three year old and a ten month old. I would love to hear more of your ideas on a book to entertain each of my girls. I don't own a showing machine. I'll enclisecmy email. So any info you can send my way I will appreciate and find helpful.ehaircare11 at gmail dot com

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I am a stay at home/work from home mom of four boys and a little girl ages 6-11. I am a professional photographer for newborns-1 year. I am currently Homeschooling all 5 of my children! My blog is called "Little Hands, Big Work" because every time a little hand starts playing they are really learning and working. Playing becomes learning and learning becomes growing, and isn't that what life is all about? I plan to post about activities, food, organization, parenting tips and more for babies all the way to preteens.

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